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Q: Arch has recently had some high percentage price volatility gyrations.While it has, understandably, dropped considerably over the last few years in the face of the supply growth of natural gas, drop in price of oil, etc. do you feel this price volatility could be indicative of underlying fundamentally-derived "bottoming"?
Read Answer Asked by David on August 18, 2015
Q: Hi Peter

In my industrial stocks I hold GE and MGA. Would CMI US be a good addition for yield and growth or add to MGA and CMI. Thanks Hamish
Read Answer Asked by Hamish on August 18, 2015
Q: Hello Team, I would like to take advantage of the US elections and interest rate rise and will hold something for 3 yrs that pays a dividend. Would you suggest an etf or a bank/insurance company. I currently hold T and WMB for US exposure. could you give me 3 names. thanks
Read Answer Asked by pietro on August 18, 2015
Q: Hi Team

I have a full position in Apple and am thinking of selling half and purchasing, with the proceeds, Cisco for purposes of diversification. Apple does seem to be sputtering a bit of late.

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 17, 2015
Q: For a long term investment (10 years) ,for a TFSA, would you prefer XUS or
XSP ( canadian Hedged).
Thank you.
Pascal
Read Answer Asked by pascal on August 17, 2015
Q: What would be the US equivalent to this ETF you would recommend?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Janice on August 17, 2015
Q: Good day:
I realise that your focus is not the US market, but I would appreciate any thoughts upon Cummins. I am thinking of initiating a position as it may represent good value for the longer term although the sector is out of favour.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Peter on August 17, 2015
Q: Knowing that you don't follow U.S. stocks can you give your view on this stock as to whether it's a buy . It's down quite a bit in this market and has been recommended many times on BNN. Thank you
Read Answer Asked by Indra on August 17, 2015
Q: I would like to get back into Canadian banks. I still own a small position in TD and BNS but my largest positions are in US banks. TD is often touted as more American than Canadian. In that sense TD seems like a very poor performer when looking at it on the NYSE. When comparing it to Wells Fargo for example TD is down 25% on the year while WFC is up 14%. This must spook american investors and its not looking as like a good choice when selecting banks. Should we just stay with US banks and let TD/BNS find a bottom?
Read Answer Asked by Greg on August 17, 2015
Q: Bonjour, please provide your comments and evaluation on the growth prospects of this company.
Merci
Read Answer Asked by Ronald on August 17, 2015
Q: Its been a while since any questions were asked on WETF and they continue to show strong growth and diversify their product line up. Do you have any comments on the most recent quarter or outlook for the company moving forward? Thanks,
Read Answer Asked by Stephen on August 17, 2015
Q: Hello:
I was considering purchase of Disney until the recent quarter report.
I am looking for a US investment, but am now considering HXS as perhaps a better exposure to US market. Is there sufficient breadth to the US economic growth to suggest S&P will continue to perform well or should I be looking at individual stocks? Thank you. Marilyn
Read Answer Asked by Marilyn on August 14, 2015
Q: Kroger in the US is estimating earnings of $3.8-3.9/shr for fiscal 2015. It has grown its earnings at an annual rate of 15-16% over the last 5 yrs. Today it is trading at around $38 giving it a P/E of 10 or less and a PEG of .67. That seems like a bargain to me assuming I did the calcs right. What do you think of KR and would you buy it here? Thanks as always ; great service.
Read Answer Asked by John on August 14, 2015
Q: Hi Peter
Can you comment on this stock please, I know Ian Ainsworth purchased it for his U.S. Growth fund.
It's been a great free cash flow generator, However it has no Retained earnings and debt continues to grow, what are they doing with all the free cash.
Also would you consider the 650 million of goodwill to be a Red Flag, and finally what do you think compelled Mr Ainsworth to take a position in this stock recently.
Thanks Gord
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on August 13, 2015
Q: I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the new direction Google is taking with Alphabet? Do you think that it is positive for the stock in the long run? Would you consider it a buy here? Thanks so much.
Read Answer Asked by Ann on August 13, 2015
Q: Hi,
I currently own V, but I am considering a switch to AXP.
The primary motivation is valuation. The larger yield is also attractive.
Do you have an opinion on Visa vs American Express?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Mike on August 13, 2015
Q: Any thoughts on this - in particular, am I mainly getting ROC?
Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by David on August 12, 2015
Q: Any opinions on this security as a proxy for US variable rate prefs.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by David on August 12, 2015
Q: I'm not familiar with ETNs or potential risks associated with them, but would appreciate your thoughts on a fund such as Barclays CAPE that seeks to invest in the undervalued sectors of the S&P 500.

Are the potential risks justified versus a low cost ETF that just tracks the S&P500?
Read Answer Asked by Jeffrey on August 12, 2015
Q: Do you have an opinion on the outlook for Regeneron?

Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Richard on August 12, 2015
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